Applicants should carefully think about their decision to go to law school and research other career options if they are unsure the legal profession is right for them. Remember that most first year law students have taken time off between college and law school.

Pursue internships and other opportunities to gain information and experience about careers in the legal profession.

Discuss legal careers with friends and acquaintances who are attorneys.

Conduct informational interviews with attorneys.

Begin researching law schools. Review law school web sites and order catalogs from law schools of interest. Look at each school’s profile in the Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools. A copy is available in the Office of Preprofessional Advising.